Shamim Khan (Nasik) won monsoon rally in 2003 and 2004 and finished this weekend at a time of 00.27.34 seconds in 2nd place ahead of defending champion, Bhopalâ€™s Muzaffar Ali on a Mahindra Rodeo who finished in 3rd place in 00.27.47 seconds in penalties.

Mumbaiâ€™s Jinen Shah was the best first-timer and received the late Firdosh Vajifdar trophy. 3 women participants this year were Lorettoa D’lomen (23) who was here for her 2nd stint, Nidhi Shukla (21) and Haryanaâ€™s Kimi Arora (26). Shukla was adjudged best lady driver.